India is ranked 44 in Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index (NFVI) that compiled the vulnerability of 110 countries in the world. The top 50 countries together account for almost 60 percent of the global population reflecting the massive number of individuals and households that are vulnerable. The NFVI ranks countries on the basis of their exposure […]
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November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a U.N. day designated to highlight the issue of violence against women and girls and to call for more action to combat it. Over time, the day has evolved into a global, widespread initiative that now incorporates 16 Days of Activism and
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Singapore and the Republic of Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation and information sharing on cyber security. Singapore and the Republic of Korea share mutual interests in enhancing cyber security cooperation, as cyber security is a key enabler for both countries to leverage the benefits of digitalisation to grow their
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The Union Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD) and Textiles launched the Bharatiya Poshan Krishi Kosh (BPKK). The BPKK will be a repository of diverse crops across 128 agro-climatic zones in India for better nutritional outcomes. To make India nutrition secure a five-point action programme has to be implemented: Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019
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Sharad Arvind Bobde Takes Oath as 47th Chief Justice of India. He was administered the oath of office by President Ram Nath Kovind. Sharad Arvind Bobde succeeds Ranjan Gogoi. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 He was born in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and is the son of Arvind Shriniwas Bobde, an eminent senior advocate. He earned a
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the historic 250th session and described it as a moment of pride for democracy. The Rajya Sabha secretariat has released the first-ever analysis of its legislative work, “Rajya Sabha: The Journey since 1952” on the occasion of the 250th session of Rajya Sabha. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 In
Gotabaya Rajapaksa won presidential election in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka’s Election Commission released the final result where Rajapaksa secured victory with 52.25% of the vote. Rajapaksa is to take oath as President of Sri Lanka on 18 November in a ceremony in the central town of Anuradhapura. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 It was the
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attend the ADMM-Plus meeting where Defence Ministers of ASEAN countries and eight other nations would gather and discuss the way forward for security cooperation. Defence Ministers from 17 countries of the ADMM-Plus group are participating in the meeting. India was represented by Rajnath Singh. In addition to the 10 ASEAN countries,
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Uttarakhand Government launches virtual classroom project connecting 500 secondary schools in the state facing a shortage of teachers will benefit from the new technology. The project was launched under the Information and Communication Technology scheme of Samagra Sikshar Abhiyan in Uttarakhand. Virtual classes are attended through video conferences where students can meet the teacher on
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The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is to rebrand as World Athletics. It was initially founded in 1912 as the International Amateur Athletic Federation. The name change had been suggested in a bid to make the sport more accessible. The body is currently presided over by Britain’s two-time Olympic 1500m gold medallist Sebastian Coe.
